Understanding What a Predictor is
A Predictor is a football prediction game where users forecast match outcomes across various markets and compete against each other on leaderboards. Built on our leaderboard template system, Predictors turn football matches into engaging competition experiences where users can predict everything from simple 1X2 results to complex player-specific outcomes like goalscorers, cards, and corner kicks.
When you create a Predictor, you're essentially setting up a prediction competition around specific matches (whether from entire competitions, individual teams, or manually selected games) where users earn points for accurate predictions and climb rankings to win rewards. This creates a perfect blend of sports engagement and competitive gaming that drives user retention and opens monetization opportunities.
Understanding how Predictors work, from template configuration to user engagement, will help you maximize this powerful gamification tool and create compelling experiences that keep users coming back.
Frequently Asked Questions
📖 Q: What exactly is a Predictor and how does it work?
A Predictor is a football prediction game where users forecast match outcomes across various markets (correct score, both teams to score, over/under goals, etc.). Built on our leaderboard template system, each Predictor collects user predictions for specific competitions or manually selected matches, awards points based on prediction accuracy, and displays rankings on an integrated leaderboard. Users compete to climb the rankings and win rewards, making it an ideal monetization and engagement tool for sports platforms.
Example of a EURO U21 Predictor in action: Users navigate through match days, place predictions on pre-configured markets (eg. match correct score), and track their points - while promotional prizes keep engagement high!
📖 Q: How configurable are Predictors for different use cases?
Predictors are incredibly flexible and can be tailored to virtually any football prediction scenario your platform needs. Whether you're running a season-long Premier League predictor or a monthly custom tournament featuring handpicked matches from multiple leagues, the underlying template system adapts to your vision.
You have complete control over which competitions to include (from major tournaments like EURO or World Cup to specific league focuses), what markets users can predict on, and how long competitions run - from single match days to entire seasons. The branding and promotional aspects are equally customizable, allowing you to integrate sponsor content, define prize structures, and match your platform's visual identity.
📖 Q: Can I create Predictors for specific competitions or teams?
Absolutely! Since Predictors are built on templates, you have three main approaches for creating them:
Competition templates let you choose any available competition - from major tournaments like EURO or World Cup to specific national leagues like Premier League or Serie A. All matches from your selected competition are automatically included within your specified timeframe.
Team templates focus on a specific team's matches during your chosen period. Perfect for club-focused platforms or when you want to create predictors around particular teams your audience follows.
Match templates give you complete manual control - handpick individual matches from any competitions and leagues to create custom prediction experiences like "Top European Matches This Week" or rivalry-focused tournaments.
This template flexibility ensures your Predictors align perfectly with your audience's interests and your platform's content strategy.
📖 Q: What types of prediction markets can users bet on?
Our Predictor system offers an extensive range of markets across multiple categories, giving you the flexibility to create engaging prediction experiences tailored to different user preferences and expertise levels.
Popular:
- 1X2 at full-time - Traditional home/draw/away predictions
- Both teams to score - Yes/No predictions on scoring
- Double chance - Combined outcome predictions (e.g., Home or Draw)
- Correct score - Exact final score predictions for higher points
Player Related:
- Yellow card for a player
- Red card for a player
- Player to score in match
- Player to score first goal
- Player to score twice
- Player to score a hat-trick
Goals:
- Over/Under goals - Comprehensive range from over 0.5 to over 6.5 goals per match
Corners:
- Exact number of corners - Precise corner count predictions
- Over/Under corners - Various thresholds from over 6.5 to over 13.5+ corners
Correct Scores:
- Correct score - Exact final score predictions for higher points
- Correct score at half-time - Half-time score predictions
- Advanced correct score - Enhanced scoring variations
Misc:
- 1X2 at half-time - Half-time outcome predictions
- Half-time/Full-time - Combined period predictions
- Red card in match - General red card occurrence
- Penalty in match - Penalty kick predictions
💡 Every market can be individually enabled or disabled in your template configuration, allowing you to craft focused prediction experiences that match your platform's strategy.
⚙️ Important Implementation Note: Predictors require proper template configuration before launch. Ensure your competition selections, market options, and scoring systems are properly set up to provide the best user experience and avoid mid-competition changes that could disrupt user engagement.
🎮 Predictor Success Tip: Communicate clearly with users about competition periods, scoring rules, and prize structures. Transparency about how predictions are scored and rankings determined builds trust and encourages continued participation in your Predictor competitions.
How To Create a Predictor
As established throughout this article, Predictors are built on leaderboard templates. To create your Predictor, you'll need to access your Management Portal and create the appropriate template type based on your needs.
The creation process starts by navigating to your Management Portal:
For Competition Game templates (entire competitions):
- Go to Manage → Competition Game
- Click Create at the top of the page
For Team Game templates (specific team matches):
- Go to Manage → Teams Game
- Click Create at the top of the page
For Matches Game templates (manually selected matches):
- Go to Manage → Matches Game
- Click Create at the top of the page
Each template type offers the same comprehensive market selection and configuration options, but differs in how matches are sourced and included in your predictor experience.
📹 If you want to watch a video demonstrating the complete process of creating a Competition Game template, this walkthrough shows the EURO U21 tournament setup - the same predictor shown in our earlier examples. See how easy it is to set up a comprehensive prediction experience in just a few minutes.
📚 If you're new to leaderboard templates and need help, our detailed Leaderboard Template guides provide step-by-step instructions, visual examples, and video tutorials for all template types and settings!
Further Reading
- Do you still have any questions? Check out our vast FAQ articles for multiple features: Top X, Match Quiz, Leaderboards, Classic Quiz, Either/Or, Polls, User Interests, Football Fantasy, Discussions & Staff Configuration